Executive Chef

Scalabrini Pty Ltd; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalabrini Pty Ltd at Scalabrini Bexley Village in NSW seeks an Executive Chef who is passionate about food and making a difference in residents' lives. You will lead the food services team, oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure meals are nutritious, high quality and served on time.

Reporting to the Village Leadership Team, you will design menus reflecting residents’ preferences and dietary needs, manage ordering, budgeting and compliance with NSW food safety and Aged Care standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in menu planning, ordering systems and managing kitchen budgets.
• Strong knowledge of NSW food safety legislation, HACCP principles and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to cook, plan, prepare and present meals to a high standard and within required timeframes.
• Strong commitment to person-centred care, quality, safety and customer service excellence.
• Desirable: experience managing a commercial kitchen in aged care or health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the food services team to deliver high‑quality meals and service.
• Plan, prepare and present nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Create menus reflecting residents’ preferences, cultures and dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with care team to support residents with complex dietary, nutrition and hydration needs.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen; ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently and on time.
• Oversee food ordering, stock control, rotation, receipting and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Maintain a hands‑on leadership approach during busy service periods.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Time management

Communication

Budgeting

Menu planning

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

Are you passionate about food and making a positive difference in people’s lives?

Do you take pride in creating exceptional food experiences and enjoy leading a team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents?

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and hands-on Executive Chef to join our team at Scalabrini Bexley Village.

Working closely with the Village Leadership Team, you will lead our food services function and oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You will play an important role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents, ensuring food is prepared to a high standard while reflecting their individual preferences, dietary needs and choices.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, supporting and developing the food services team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional customer service.
• Planning, preparing and presenting a variety of nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Creating menus that reflect residents’ individual preferences, cultural backgrounds and dietary requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the care team to support residents with complex dietary, nutrition and hydration needs.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the commercial kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently and on time.
• Managing food ordering, stock control, stock rotation, receipting of deliveries and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety legislation, HACCP principles and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Being a hands-on leader who is comfortable cooking and supporting the team during busy service periods.

The successful applicant will display:

• A genuine passion for food and creating exceptional food experiences.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a commercial kitchen.
• Previous experience in menu planning, ordering systems and managing kitchen budgets.
• Sound knowledge of NSW food safety legislation, HACCP principles and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• The ability to cook, plan, prepare and present meals to a high standard and within required timeframes.
• A strong commitment to person-centred care, quality, safety and customer service excellence.

Desirable:

• Experience managing a commercial kitchen in an aged care or health services environment.